Kevin Durant Honors Dirk Nowitzki with Legendary Scoring Milestone

Since entering the NBA all the way back in 2007, Kevin Durant has been one of the most unstoppable players in the league. If not for a few serious injury spells, he could have even more accolades, points, and perhaps even titles. Sundau night was another legendary one for him, as he had the chance to pass Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list. It’s not only that was he able to accomplish it, but it’s the manor in which he drew even with the Hall-of-Famer that is absolutely mind-blowing. More on that in the next section. Durant has proven to be a snug fit in Houston, helping his team to a 25-15 beginning. This is the #5 team in the West through 40 games, with potential to do a whole lot of winning. He also now stands alone at #6 in all-time points scored. Kevin Duant Pays Homage to Dirk Nowitzki If there was one way to pull even with Dirk Nowitzki in scoring, it would be a one-legged fadeaway. That shot made Dirk a legend for nearly two decades, and was one of the most un-guardable type of shots ever. So, needing just two points, Kevin Durant did exactly that. He went to the one-legged fade and cashes it through. It hardly comes as a surprise that a player with the scoring pedigree of KD would have no trouble doing this much so smoothly in such a situation. Durant’s next basket of course, put him past Nowitzki. He was honored to be able to pass the German legend on the scoring list, saying as much in the post-game presser. “To be up there with Dirk, somebody I looked up to, I idolized, I competed against (is an honor,” Durant said. “We had some great battles. He always was supportive of my career and my game. So, you know to be up there with a legend like that, it’s just insane. And be right under Michael Jordan, it’s crazy man. I want to continue to keep stacking, keep climbing up the charts, just see how I finish. It’s been amazing so far.” Durant is one of the best players the game has ever seen, and it’s been incredible to still see him working at such a high level in his 19th year. Not too many superstars are at this level at this age and on a winning squad, but here KD is. Next Steps for Kevin Durant Up next for Kevin Durant of course, is passing Michael Jordan and moving into the top 5. He is less than 1,000 points away, and could realistically accomplish this early next season. After that is Kobe Bryant, a little over 2,000 points away, as seen in the list below. As long as KD is able to stay healthy, it’s hard to see him not moving a few spots higher before all is said and done. He is averaging 26 points per contest and once again shooting better than 50% for the year. There has been no slowing down, and the best may still be yet to come. The goal in Houston is going to be a title, and with the trio of Durant, Amen Thompson, and leading the way, anything can happen. In a crowded West, they are hoping to show they can run the gauntlet.